2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 341 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Because 2008 Chrysler 300 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
