1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 9 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 46 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 126 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda NSX 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 2002 Honda NSX. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | NSX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
