2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 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 2000 Cadillac Seville. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | A8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5062 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2944 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |