1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 581 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |