1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia

To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville 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 25 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia 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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