1974 Citroen CX vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | 130 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
