1990 Audi Coupe vs. 1989 Cadillac Seville

To start off, 1990 Audi Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 146 kg more than 1990 Audi Coupe.

Because 1990 Audi Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe 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 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi Coupe. (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi Coupe. 1989 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1990 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Audi Coupe 1989 Cadillac Seville
Make Audi Cadillac
Model Coupe Seville
Year Released 1990 1989
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2226 cc 4473 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 217 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1566 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2750 mm