1985 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 234 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul.
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 (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Soul |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
