1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Citroen CX
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 414 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1976 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1976 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1976 Citroen CX | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | CX |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2347 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |