1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1976 Buick LeSabre and 1976 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (128 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick LeSabre 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 1976 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Citroen CX | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | LeSabre | CX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |