1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 9 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 940 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
Model | Lancia 037 | Seville |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |