2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 243 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1998 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 1998 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
