2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 427 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 156 | Seville |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1827 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |