1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 17 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 85 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 750 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.

Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Cadillac Seville 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
Make Cadillac Mercedes-Benz
Model Seville R
Year Released 1993 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4564 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1600 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 2310 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 5156 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1661 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3216 mm


 

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