1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Lexus SC
To start off, 2007 Lexus SC is newer by 31 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, 2007 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Lexus SC.
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, 2007 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Seville | SC |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
