1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1974 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Comodoro | CX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
