1983 Citroen CX vs. 1983 Hummer H1
To start off, both 1983 Citroen CX and 1983 Hummer H1 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Hummer H1 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1983 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Hummer H1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 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, 1983 Hummer H1 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen CX | 1983 Hummer H1 | |
Make | Citroen | Hummer |
Model | CX | H1 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |