1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
Because 1976 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | CX | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
