1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 340 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1989 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | 100 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2370 cc | 4467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
