1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 940 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Subaru Leone 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1976 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1976 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
