1975 Citroen CX vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 17 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 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 91 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.
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 (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Camry |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
