1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville 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 42 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 108 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Holden Berlina 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 1999 Holden Berlina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Seville | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
