1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 37 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, 2013 Acura TSX (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 326 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
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, 2013 Acura TSX, 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Seville | TSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
