1974 Citroen CX vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| 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 | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
