1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Fiat Regata 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 (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 500 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. 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 (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Regata |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
