2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 239 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1991 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Cadillac Seville 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Seville Corvette
Year Released 2000 1991
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 0 HP
Torque 400 Nm 1139 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 241 km/hour 322 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1588 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2450 mm


 

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