1984 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 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) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen CX | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |