1988 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 536 kg more than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac DeVille | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | DeVille | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
