1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Seville | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
