1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Peugeot 205 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 93 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | CX | 205 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |
