1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Tata Safari

To start off, 2011 Tata Safari 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 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 226 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.

Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari 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 2011 Tata Safari
Make Cadillac Tata
Model Seville Safari
Year Released 1993 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4564 cc 2956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2660 mm