1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 441 kg more than 2005 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 Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |