2004 Audi S4 vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2004 Audi S4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 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, 2004 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S4 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
