1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 627 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |