1986 Citroen CX vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1986 Citroen CX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen CX (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Citroen CX.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | 109 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
