1974 Citroen CX vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1974 Citroen CX and 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 445 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.
Because 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | CX | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |