1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 530 kg more than 1976 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
