1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2010 Kia Amanti is newer by 12 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 11 more horse power than 2010 Kia Amanti. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Amanti.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
