2006 Audi A8 vs. 1985 Buick Wildcat
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Wildcat. (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 1985 Buick Wildcat | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Wildcat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |
