1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 56 kg more than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Cadillac Seville 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Cadillac Jeep
Model Seville Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1979 2000
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 169 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3050 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 98.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1834 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2770 mm


 

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