1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1990 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac DeVille | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |