2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Lada Niva
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada Niva 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, 2003 Lada Niva 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 (407 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2003 Lada Niva 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 | 2003 Lada Niva | |
Make | Cadillac | Lada |
Model | Seville | Niva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |