1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 132 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1988 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 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Corvette |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |