2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 294 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3350 mm |
