1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 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 194 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 488 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat 500 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 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2301 mm |
