1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra 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 70 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 790 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Fleetwood | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
