1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 12 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Seville. (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2737 mm |
