1994 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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 (353 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Accord | ATS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
