1976 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
