1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 157 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Honda Civic 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 2009 Honda Civic. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |