1985 Citroen CX vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
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 (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
