2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 140 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 328 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Honda CR-V 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) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
