1983 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen CX would be higher. 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 37 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen CX weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen CX | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |