1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 577 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2893 mm |
