1999 Audi R8R vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi R8R | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | R8R | Seville |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 365 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |