2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 543 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Lumina |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |