1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 175 kg more than 1992 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Cadillac Seville 1992 Holden Commodore
Make Cadillac Holden
Model Seville Commodore
Year Released 1990 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4472 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2740 mm