1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 225 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 2013 Aston Martin Virage 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 2013 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Seville | Virage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
