1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1989 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 476 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Fleetwood | XT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
