1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 275 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Seville | Discovery |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |