2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (441 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Audi A7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | A7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4969 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2914 mm |