1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 20 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, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
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1993 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | A8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 445 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5267 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3122 mm |