2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1988 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 15 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 234 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.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1988 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Centieme | Seville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
