1975 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 415 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.
Because 1978 Toyota Century 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 1978 Toyota Century. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1975 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Century |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |
