1984 Citroen CX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (301 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |