1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | 220 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |