1979 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Kia Joice 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Joice weights approximately 120 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.
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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Joice |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
