1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,345 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 515 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Opel Kadett 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 Opel Kadett. 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 Citroen CX (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | CX | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
