2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 120 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 24 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
