2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 23 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (365 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
