1984 Citroen CX vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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, 1984 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 143 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 (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |