2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 (400 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Cadillac Jeep
Model Seville Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2000 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 4703 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 394 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 87 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 78 L


 

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