1985 Citroen CX vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 22 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (300 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2960 mm |
