1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 468 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 Cadillac ATS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto, 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 Cadillac ATS (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Concerto | ATS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |
