2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Seville and 2000 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 122 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 447 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Malibu. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Malibu |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |