1985 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (159 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen CX | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 159 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |