2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
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 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 352 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari Mondial 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 Mondial. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial 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 Mondial | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | Mondial |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
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 | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |