1979 Citroen CX vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 29 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, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 1356 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
