1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 34 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, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 Dodge Charger.
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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Charger |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |