1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 920 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 has manual transmission. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | Dyane 6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 32 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |