1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Seville | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
