1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
To start off, 1997 Suzuki Sidekick is newer by 4 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 225 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick.
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) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. (133 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Suzuki Sidekick has manual transmission. 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 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 | 1997 Suzuki Sidekick | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | Seville | Sidekick |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |