1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1981 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1981 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Citroen CX weights approximately 315 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1981 Citroen CX (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1981 Citroen CX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Alfasud | CX |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |