1986 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1986 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Eldorado and 1986 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Eldorado. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 270 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Eldorado | 1986 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Eldorado | CX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |
