1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 18 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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Seville | Aerio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
