1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2002 TVR Tuscan is newer by 25 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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 700 kg more than 2002 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2002 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2002 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Cadillac | TVR |
Model | Seville | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |