1984 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1984 Citroen CX and 1984 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen CX (105 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 283 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1984 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | CX | Passat |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
