2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, 2002 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5. (226 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW X5. (290 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
