1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Acura EL
To start off, both 1997 Cadillac Seville and 1997 Acura EL were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1997 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 666 kg more than 1997 Acura EL. 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura EL has manual transmission. 1997 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Acura EL | |
Make | Cadillac | Acura |
Model | Seville | EL |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2619 mm |