2002 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2003 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 101 kg more than 2002 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac DeVille. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac DeVille | 2003 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | DeVille | Seville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
