1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Camaro |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |