2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Ford Flex
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 7 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 228 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Flex |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
