1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner 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 118 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 104 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2619 mm |
