1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 22 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 44 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 560 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
