2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Opel Omega

To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Seville and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 517 kg more than 2000 Opel Omega.

Because 2000 Opel Omega 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 2000 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Opel Omega (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Seville 2000 Opel Omega
Make Cadillac Opel
Model Seville Omega
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 290 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1827 kg 1310 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 52 L


 

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