1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 24 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Cadillac Seville 2000 Toyota Tundra
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Seville Tundra
Year Released 1976 2000
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5734 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 426 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1950 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3270 mm


 

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