1979 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 33 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 137 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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 (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
