1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1987 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1987 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 222 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1987 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Wildcat | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
