1978 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 240 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Grand Am.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | CX | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
