1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 505 kg more than 1998 Honda Prelude. 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 (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude. 1994 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Prelude 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 | 1998 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
