1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 962 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Life |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |