2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
