1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 19 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
