1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2006 Pagani Zonda is newer by 30 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 670 kg more than 2006 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2006 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2006 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2006 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pagani |
| Model | Seville | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
