1993 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,892 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 108 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | DeVille | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4892 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2639 mm |
