1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 12 kg more than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | DB7 | Seville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |