2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Audi A8

To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac Seville 2011 Audi A8
Make Cadillac Audi
Model Seville A8
Year Released 2003 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 372 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 444 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5136 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2992 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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