1975 Citroen CX vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 36 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1975 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen CX.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen CX | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
