2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 302 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Sable |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |