1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Because 1986 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Seville | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |