2002 Acura NSX vs. 1993 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Acura NSX 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 2002 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville, 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 Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1993 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | Seville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
