1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1992 Cadillac Seville and 1992 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (185 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 281 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
