1997 Acura Integra vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1997 Acura Integra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 810 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra, 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | Integra | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |
