1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 534 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
