1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude 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 164 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Prelude |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |