1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1997 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1997 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Commodore 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 1997 Holden Commodore
Make Cadillac Holden
Model Fleetwood Commodore
Year Released 1993 1997
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 4987 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 185 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 395 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2950 mm


 

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