1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Citroen C8
To start off, 2002 Citroen C8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Seville | C8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
