1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 and 1986 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 430 kg more than 1986 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100. 1986 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1986 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1986 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1986 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 100 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
