2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Cadillac STS-V
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Cadillac STS-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc, 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS-V. 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 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Cadillac STS-V | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | STS-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 595 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
