1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Citroen C4

To start off, 2007 Citroen C4 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (170 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Seville 2007 Citroen C4
Make Cadillac Citroen
Model Seville C4
Year Released 1960 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 1747 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 81.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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