1978 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, both 1978 Citroen CX and 1978 Skoda L 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 30 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Citroen CX (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | CX | L |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
