1976 Citroen CX vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1976 Citroen CX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (106 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1976 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | 88 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2240 mm |
