1979 Citroen CX vs. 1958 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. Both 1979 Citroen CX and 1958 Fiat Campagnola are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 77 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1958 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
