1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 36 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) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Captiva |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 372 Nm | 230 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |