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 (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 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 333 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
Because 2010 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
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 | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
