1988 Audi 200 vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Audi 200 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 200 | 2009 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 200 | BLS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
