1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, both 1998 Cadillac Seville and 1998 Rover 75 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 155 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 263 kg more than 1998 Rover 75. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 75. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 75. 1998 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 1998 Rover 75 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 | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Seville | 75 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
