1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Citroen SM
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen SM (171 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Citroen SM.
Because 1979 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen SM, 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Citroen SM | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | SM |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |