1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1976 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1976 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | 1000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |