1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 10 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 121 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 204 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
