1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1996 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1996 Mazda Familia.
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, 1996 Mazda Familia, 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda Familia 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.
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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1996 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Fleetwood | Familia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |