1976 Citroen CX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
