1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Mini Clubman
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Mini Clubman were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 Mini Clubman. 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, 1976 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Mini Clubman | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | CX | Clubman |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2040 mm |
