1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 392 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | 280 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 78 L |