1974 Citroen CX vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 21 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 520 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1995 Italdesign Nazca 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 1995 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Citroen | Italdesign |
| Model | CX | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
