2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 2013 Audi A6

To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 695 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 915 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (441 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac V Sixteen 2013 Audi A6
Make Cadillac Audi
Model V Sixteen A6
Year Released 2003 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 13600 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 16 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V W
Horse Power 1001 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 1356 Nm 441 Nm
Engine Bore Size 105 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2270 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 5680 mm 4925 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2086 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1468 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2912 mm