1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Highlander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |