1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |