1976 Citroen CX vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 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 2,345 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 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 111 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard 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 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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 (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | Leopard |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2345 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |