1985 Citroen CX vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 12 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | CX | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |
