2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima 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 4,572 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 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 385 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima. 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 (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2011 Nissan Altima
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model Seville Altima
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 290 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4844 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L