1978 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, both 1978 Citroen CX and 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 Citroen CX (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Citroen CX.
Because 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 Mercedes-Benz 240. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX | 240 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
