1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 640 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Express |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
