2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 207 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
