1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 57 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 541 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 Triumph Dolomite. 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 (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | CX | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
