1975 Citroen CX vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1975 Citroen CX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino 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 1967 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Citroen CX (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Dino |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 57 mm |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2260 mm |
