2005 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 1 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 34 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 162 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2004 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | MDX | Seville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
