1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 7 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, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 255 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.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (235 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Sharan |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |