2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 728 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 2007 Chevrolet Express. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac Seville 2007 Chevrolet Express
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Seville Express
Year Released 2003 2007
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4802 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 1078 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 2080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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