2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 359 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.

Because 2005 Honda 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 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille, 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, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (407 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac DeVille 2005 Honda NSX
Make Cadillac Honda
Model DeVille NSX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4572 cc 3179 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1804 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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