1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Citroen C8
To start off, 2005 Citroen C8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1981 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Seville | C8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
