1979 Citroen CX vs. 1990 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 11 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1475 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 1990 Lamborghini LM 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1990 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
| Model | CX | LM |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 169 L |
