1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Because 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 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.
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1988 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | 190 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |