1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Renault Avantime

To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Seville and 1999 Renault Avantime were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 Renault Avantime. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 177 kg more than 1999 Renault Avantime. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Avantime. (255 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Avantime. 1999 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Cadillac Seville 1999 Renault Avantime
Make Cadillac Renault
Model Seville Avantime
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 255 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 1575 kg
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L