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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 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 64 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 (159 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). 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 | 1995 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1161 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |