1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville 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 87 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 904 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 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 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Seville | 19 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |