1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1997 Cadillac Seville and 1997 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
Because 1997 Dodge Viper 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 1997 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Seville. (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Seville. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Viper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
