1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1998 Cadillac Seville

To start off, both 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1998 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (172 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 128 kg more than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (297 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Beijing BJ 2021 1998 Cadillac Seville
Make Beijing Cadillac
Model BJ 2021 Seville
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Size 3962 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 172 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1748 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2860 mm


 

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