1974 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 38 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CX | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2634 mm |
