1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 366 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Fleetwood | Ram |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3569 mm |
