2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville 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 197 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 782 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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 (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | Seville | ForFour |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |