1976 Citroen CX vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 245 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | Silvia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |