2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 27 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 400.
Because 1984 Ferrari 400 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 1984 Ferrari 400. 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 (400 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 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.
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2004 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 118 L |