2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 67 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | GT-R |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 607 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |