1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 268 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 Lancia Thema 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 2012 Lancia Thema. 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Thema |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3053 mm |