1993 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1993 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1993 Cadillac DeVille and 1993 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,892 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 820 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 205. 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 205. 1993 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac DeVille | 1993 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | DeVille | 205 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4892 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2430 mm |