2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Seville. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | R8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 530 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1252 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |