2000 Audi S3 vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 2000 Audi S3 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi S3. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi S3. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi S3 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 Audi S3 | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S3 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
