1978 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1974 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Regal | CX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
