1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1989 Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 466 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Seville | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
