1974 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 22 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 185 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.
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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | CX | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |
