1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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, 2010 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
Model | Seville | IS |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |