2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 207 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1997 GMC Safari 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 1997 GMC Safari. 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 (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1997 GMC Safari | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Seville | Safari |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |