1985 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
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, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (272 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic. 1985 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac DeVille | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DeVille | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
