2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 2 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 162 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 376 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Seville | Altea |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
