1976 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 161 kg more than 2012 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |