2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Charger 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 2012 Dodge Charger. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
