1986 Audi 90 vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 6 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 840 kg more than 1986 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 90 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
