1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 28 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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (210 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 437 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
