2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 322 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
