1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 Cadillac DeVille is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Cadillac DeVille. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |