1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen GS would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 620 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen GS. (88 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen GS. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen GS has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Citroen GS | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | GS |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1222 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65.6 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 149 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 | 1560 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |