1976 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 514 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | CX | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2960 mm |
