1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 35 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain.
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, 2012 GMC Terrain, 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
