2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 298 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
