1979 Citroen CX vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 21 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 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | City |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
