1980 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 200 would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 200 (170 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 404 kg more than 1980 Audi 200.
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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 200. (265 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 200. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi 200 has manual transmission. 1980 Audi 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi 200 | 1984 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | 200 | Seville |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4080 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |