1980 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Citroen CX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen CX | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | CX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
