2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 234 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 2013 Cadillac ATS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | ATS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |