1975 Citroen CX vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 481 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1975 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen CX | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |