1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 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 (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
