1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Seville | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
