1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 148 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 433 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 1998 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |