1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1988 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 79 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Trooper 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 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
| Model | Seville | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
