1980 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1980 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 913 kg more than 1980 Citroen Visa. 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Citroen Visa | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Citroen | Cadillac |
Model | Visa | BLS |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |