1978 Citroen CX vs. 1991 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 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, 1991 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 430 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
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, 1978 Citroen CX (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1991 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
