1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia is newer by 18 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, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1994 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 367 kg more than 1994 Cadillac Seville. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Cadillac Seville | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3020 mm |
