1984 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 28 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. Both 1984 Citroen CX and 2012 Nissan Altima are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen CX weights approximately 11 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Altima |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
