1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 18 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Expedition 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 2011 Ford Expedition. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3327 mm |
