2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra 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 165 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 212 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Toyota Supra 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 1999 Toyota Supra. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 1999 Toyota Supra
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Seville Supra
Year Released 2000 1999
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 3065 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 290 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 1050 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2630 mm


 

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