1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1991 GMC Jimmy is newer by 3 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1991 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
