2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 11 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 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
