2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Holden Statesman 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 71 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 81 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Statesman 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 2003 Holden Statesman. 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (375 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Seville | 2003 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Seville | Statesman |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |