1979 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 265 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen CX | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |