1979 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1979 Citroen CX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 925 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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, 1979 Citroen CX (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | CX | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2100 mm |
