2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 2003 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac XLR would be higher. Both 2000 Cadillac XLR and 2003 Cadillac Seville are equipped with a 4,565 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2000 Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Cadillac XLR (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac XLR | 2003 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | XLR | Seville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
