1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 32 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 571 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Patrol |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 135 L |