1989 Audi V8 vs. 1989 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1989 Audi V8 and 1989 Cadillac DeVille 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 DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 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, 1989 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1989 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
