1975 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 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, 1975 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 310 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
