2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 6 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 41 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
Because 2009 Ferrari 599 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 2009 Ferrari 599. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | 599 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
