1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2005 Kia Opirus is newer by 17 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, 2005 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Opirus weights approximately 200 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Opirus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
