2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 141 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | Seville | Regal |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
