1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 173 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 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) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
