1975 Citroen CX vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 20 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
