2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2002 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 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 138 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 519 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2002 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 156 | Seville |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |