2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
