1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Honda Civic

To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 206 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic 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 2000 Honda Civic
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Seville Civic
Year Released 1993 2000
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4564 cc 1394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2630 mm