1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Kia Venga

To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. 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, 2012 Kia Venga, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga 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 2012 Kia Venga
Make Cadillac Kia
Model Seville Venga
Year Released 1976 2012
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5734 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79 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 1710 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 48 L


 

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