2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
