1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1990 Dodge Spirit is newer by 2 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 244 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (294 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Dodge Spirit | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Spirit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |