1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, 1993 Porsche 964 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 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 695 kg more than 1993 Porsche 964.
Because 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 964. (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 964. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 964 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 964 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 Porsche 964 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 964 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |