2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 13 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 164 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 2013 Cadillac XTS 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | XTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
