2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2003 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Seville | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
