1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 611 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Citroen CX (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
