1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Fleetwood | Seville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
