1984 Citroen CX vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2007 Opel Vivaro is newer by 23 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, 1984 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 268 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | CX | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
