1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 13 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (320 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Cadillac Seville 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Cadillac Jeep
Model Seville Grand Cherokee
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 187 HP
Torque 407 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1958 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1755 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2916 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L


 

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