1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac Seville 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 96 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 745 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Uno |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |