1984 Audi 90 vs. 1974 Citroen CX
To start off, 1984 Audi 90 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 349 kg more than 1984 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1974 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 90 | CX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
