1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 18 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 842 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Cadillac Seville 2008 Jeep Commander
Make Cadillac Jeep
Model Seville Commander
Year Released 1990 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4472 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 0 HP
Torque 324 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 2412 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 78 L


 

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