1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (501 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seville | E |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3222 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
