1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1948 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 988 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Cadillac Seville | 1948 Citroen 2CV | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | 2CV |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 9 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |