2002 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 294 kg more than 2002 AC Aceca.
Because 2002 AC Aceca 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 2002 AC Aceca. 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Aceca. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2002 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2004 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Seville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
