2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 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 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 654 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 922 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
