1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 67 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Seville. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Cadillac Seville 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Seville Corvette
Year Released 1992 1971
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4915 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 197 HP 330 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 101.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1596 kg 1529 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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