1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Seville | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
