2003 Acura CL vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 247 kg more than 2003 Acura CL. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura CL | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | CL | Seville |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1827 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |