1980 Citroen CX vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1483 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 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Citroen CX | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
