1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift

To start off, both 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1989 Suzuki Swift 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 55 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 890 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift. 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 Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Swift.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 1989 Suzuki Swift
Make Cadillac Suzuki
Model Fleetwood Swift
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4467 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 155 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 750 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2250 mm


 

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