1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 955 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Fleetwood | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2470 mm |
