2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (222 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 266 kg more than 2000 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Maxima. (292 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Maxima. 2003 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
