1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Seville | Continental |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
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 | 1745 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |