1989 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 324 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1989 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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