1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1988 Cadillac Seville and 1988 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 685 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1988 Volkswagen Jetta 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 | 1988 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
