1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
