1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 11 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 66 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Seville. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | DTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
