1983 Citroen CX vs. 1983 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, both 1983 Citroen CX and 1983 Isuzu Piazza 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 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen CX weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen CX | 1983 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
| Model | CX | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
