1976 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1976 Citroen CX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,346 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 79 kg more than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1970 Fiat Campagnola 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 (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Campagnola. 1976 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Citroen CX | 1970 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | CX | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2346 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |