2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro

To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 7 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 (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 33 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.

Because 2007 Dodge Nitro 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Nitro has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Nitro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2007 Dodge Nitro
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model Seville Nitro
Year Released 2000 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 2768 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 290 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17.5:1
Top Speed 241 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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