1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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, 2012 Audi R8 (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
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1986 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | R8 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 560 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1267 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2649 mm |