2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1999 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 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 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 66 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9.
Because 2000 BMW Z9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW Z9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1999 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z9 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
