1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 19 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 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |
