1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Citroen CX
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | GTV | CX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
