2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 504 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango 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 2005 Dodge Durango. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Durango |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
