1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1993 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 17 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 290 kg more than 1993 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1976 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1993 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | DeVille |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |