2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 182 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso. 2003 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Seville | Musso |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
