1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Insight |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |