1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
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) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (261 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seville | C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
