1993 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1993 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1993 Cadillac DeVille and 1993 Seat Ibiza 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 82 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 555 kg more than 1993 Seat Ibiza. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Ibiza. 1993 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1993 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1993 Seat Ibiza 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac DeVille | 1993 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | DeVille | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4892 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
