1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Fleetwood | 5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
