1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 16 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 600 kg more than 1992 Mazda RX-7.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda RX-7. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1992 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |