1976 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 525 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
