1988 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 22 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1106 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 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | DeVille | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2885 mm |
