1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 10 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, 1998 Isuzu Trooper (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 420 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 1998 Isuzu Trooper 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, 1998 Isuzu Trooper 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, 1998 Isuzu Trooper (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
| Model | Seville | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
