1980 Citroen CX vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Citroen CX.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen CX | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
