1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Corvette and 1986 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 2 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Citroen CX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Corvette | CX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3100 mm |