1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 560 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram 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 2011 Dodge Ram. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
