1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | Q7 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3002 mm |