1976 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2346 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
