1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1992 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fiesta. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 606 kg more than 1992 Ford Fiesta. 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 Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fiesta. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fiesta. 1989 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |