1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 6 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
