1978 Citroen CX vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 22 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 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | CX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
