1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1984 Citroen CX
To start off, 1984 Citroen CX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 975 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 1984 Citroen CX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Suburban | CX |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |