1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 13 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-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 130 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Cadillac Seville 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Cadillac Oldsmobile
Model Seville Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1981 1994
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1670 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2820 mm


 

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