2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 11 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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Element |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
