2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 602 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Armada |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |