2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 147 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 2007 Nissan 350Z. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |