2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Seville | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
