1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 315 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Seville | FX |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5026 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |