1976 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 36 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 2,346 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. 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 (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. 1976 Citroen CX has automatic transmission and 2012 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2012 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Citroen CX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 2012 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
Model | CX | Kalos |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2346 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |