1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 18 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | Seville | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |