1974 Citroen CX vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 23 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, 1974 Citroen CX (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture. 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, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Venture |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
