1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 528 kg more than 1996 Toyota Crown.
Because 1996 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1998 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |