2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 757 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Cadillac | Italdesign |
Model | Seville | Nazca |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |