2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 604 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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 (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Seville | Elantra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |