1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 351 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 129 L |
