1974 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Because 1978 Toyota Crown 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 1978 Toyota Crown. 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 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | CX | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |