1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 290 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville, 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 Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
