1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 245 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon. (165 Nm). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Seville | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
