1984 Citroen CX vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 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 28 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 106 kg more than 1984 Citroen CX.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
