1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 15 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 Renault Alpine.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Alpine. (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Alpine. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Alpine 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 | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Seville | Alpine |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |