2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 427 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |