1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (301 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 930 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (405 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1994 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 405 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |