1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
