2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 9 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 284 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Because 2013 Nissan Z 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 2013 Nissan Z. 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |