1977 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Citroen CX weights approximately 263 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
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, 1977 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Citroen CX | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |