2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 33 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | Seville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 79 L |