1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Accord |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2799 mm |