1976 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1976 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
