1980 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | Seville |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |