1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua

To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 6 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.

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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua 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 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
Make Cadillac De Tomaso
Model Fleetwood Bigua
Year Released 1993 1999
Engine Size 5733 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 185 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 6500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2680 mm


 

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