1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Citroen BX
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen BX would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 702 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Citroen BX | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | BX |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |