2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 8 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Seville | Korando |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
