2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 272 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1992 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 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
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 | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |