2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 729 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |