2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator

To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2009 Suzuki Equator
Make Cadillac Suzuki
Model Seville Equator
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L