1979 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1979 Buick Electra and 1979 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1979 Citroen CX | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Electra | CX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |