1988 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,086 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1988 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |