2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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 240 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1076 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | Seville | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
