2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 607 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.

Because 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac Seville 2002 Pontiac Firebird
Make Cadillac Pontiac
Model Seville Firebird
Year Released 2003 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 0 HP
Torque 407 Nm 461 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 1199 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2570 mm


 

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