1974 Citroen CX vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 18 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, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
