2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 197 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer 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 (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
