1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Cadillac Seville 2007 Chevrolet Express
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Seville Express
Year Released 1979 2007
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 169 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 2080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3440 mm


 

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