1976 Audi 100 vs. 1992 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Audi 100 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 730 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1992 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 100 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3090 mm |
