2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8. 2001 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A8 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
