1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 is newer by 26 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | C30 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |