1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 35 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 550 kg more than 2011 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Musa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2011 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Musa |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |