2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 891 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. 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 (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |