1999 Audi S8 vs. 1998 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 1998 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | S8 | Seville |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |