1984 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, both 1984 Citroen CX and 1984 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1984 Citroen CX and 1984 Renault 18 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Renault 18. 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, 1984 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 1984 Renault 18 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | CX | 18 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |