1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | A8 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 90 L |
