2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 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 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 187 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lotus Exige 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 2010 Lotus Exige. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Seville | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
