1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1975 Cadillac Eldorado and 1975 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 926 kg more than 1975 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Eldorado | CX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3100 mm |
