1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1981 Citroen CX
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen CX would be higher. Both 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1981 Citroen CX are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1981 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Alfa 6 | CX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
