2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 416 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 135 L |
