1978 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 32 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 114 kg more than 2010 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 2010 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Albea |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
