1979 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 1999 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 20 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, 1999 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1999 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1999 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
