1983 Citroen CX vs. 1983 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1983 Citroen CX and 1983 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen CX weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen CX | 1983 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
