1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 329 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Citroen CX (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Citroen CX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Giulietta | CX |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3100 mm |