1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Seville | LS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 84 L |
