1978 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1978 Citroen CX and 1978 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 345 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Because 1978 Isuzu Florian 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 Isuzu Florian. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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 Citroen CX (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen CX | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
Model | CX | Florian |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |