1979 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 19 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 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 (167 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1998 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
