1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 666 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Accord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |