1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Riviera | 1988 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | Seville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |