2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X6

To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2012 BMW X6
Make Cadillac BMW
Model Seville X6
Year Released 2000 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 290 HP 304 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 440 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Top Speed 241 km/hour 237 km/hour
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 2185 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4877 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1983 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2933 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 85 L


 

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