1976 Citroen CX vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2001 Toyota Solara is newer by 25 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 96 kg more than 2001 Toyota Solara.
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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Solara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
