2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 736 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
