1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 747 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Seville | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
