1976 Citroen CX vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
