1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Subaru Leone 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) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. 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 (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | CX | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |