1980 Citroen CX vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1980 Citroen CX and 1980 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1980 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1980 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen CX | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | CX | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
