2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 57 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
