1974 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 665 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |