1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 15 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1995 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 743 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
