1976 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1103 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1976 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1976 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Citroen CX | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | CX | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2347 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |