2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Daihatsu YRV were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 896 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | YRV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
