1975 Audi 100 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 100 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 930 kg more than 1975 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 100, 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 100 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3090 mm |
