1979 Citroen CX vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, both 1979 Citroen CX and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 70 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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CX | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
