1976 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 34 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | CX | Musa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
