2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Acura RDX
To start off, 2012 Acura RDX is newer by 12 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 31 more horse power than 2012 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura RDX weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Acura RDX | |
Make | Cadillac | Acura |
Model | Seville | RDX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |