1975 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Because 1984 Toyota Celica 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 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen CX | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | CX | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |