1974 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 280 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 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1974 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1974 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | CX | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |
