2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 497 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 2011 Porsche Cayman. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2000 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
