2007 Audi S4 vs. 1981 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1981 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S4 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
