2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Seville and 2002 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 399 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 996. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 996 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
