2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 84 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1998 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | President |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
