1975 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 144 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen CX | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |