1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 22 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Seville | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
