1979 Citroen CX vs. 1979 Renault 12
To start off, both 1979 Citroen CX and 1979 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 319 kg more than 1979 Renault 12. 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 (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1979 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | 12 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
