1997 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Eldorado | A5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
