1985 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 and 1985 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 234 kg more than 1985 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Citroen CX (300 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1985 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | CX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3100 mm |
