1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
