1975 Citroen CX vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 115 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 1993 Toyota Lexcen 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 1993 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.

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