1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Datsun 280
To start off, both 1977 Cadillac Seville and 1977 Datsun 280 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 1977 Datsun 280. (125 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Datsun 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 525 kg more than 1977 Datsun 280. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Datsun 280. (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Datsun 280. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1977 Datsun 280 has manual transmission. 1977 Datsun 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Datsun 280 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Datsun |
| Model | Seville | 280 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 71 L |
