2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 542 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 2012 Dodge Ram 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 2012 Dodge Ram. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Ram |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2346 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |