1979 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen CX | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | CX | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 104 L |