1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 Chrysler ES

To start off, both 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1993 Chrysler ES were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler ES. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 835 kg more than 1993 Chrysler ES. 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, 1993 Chrysler ES, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler ES. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler ES.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 1993 Chrysler ES
Make Cadillac Chrysler
Model Fleetwood ES
Year Released 1993 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2213 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 87.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.1:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2470 mm