1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Fiat Duna

To start off, 1997 Fiat Duna 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 970 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. 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, 1997 Fiat Duna, 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Duna 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 Fiat Duna
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model Seville Duna
Year Released 1977 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1696 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 178 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2370 mm


 

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