1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Seville | A6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2912 mm |
