1984 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1984 Citroen CX and 1984 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 666 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX.
Because 1984 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Patrol 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, 1984 Citroen CX (301 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 1984 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | Patrol |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2980 mm |