1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Fleetwood | A4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2809 mm |
