1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Dodge Stealth
To start off, 2000 Dodge Stealth is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 22 kg more than 2000 Dodge Stealth.
Because 2000 Dodge Stealth is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Seville. 1999 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Stealth 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 | 2000 Dodge Stealth | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Stealth |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
