1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. 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 163 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (108 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 838 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Passat |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
