1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 8 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 106 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 850 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Today |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |