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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 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 | 1905 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |