1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |