2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Seville and 2004 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 226 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 845 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Seville | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
