1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 635 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Seville | 228 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
