2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Because 1993 Dodge Viper 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 1993 Dodge Viper. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Viper 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 | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Viper |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 8001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 1112 Nm |
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 | 1057 kg |