2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 10 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 67 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Seville | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
