1975 Citroen CX vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1975 Citroen CX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | CX | Dart |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
