1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 1998 Honda Capa is newer by 5 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 900 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. 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, 1998 Honda Capa, 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1998 Honda Capa | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Fleetwood | Capa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2370 mm |