1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (114 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1985 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. (278 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep Cherokee. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1985 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1985 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | Seville | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
