2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 9 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, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 444 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | X5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |