1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Jaguar XJ6 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 Jaguar XJ6. 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 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | CX | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |
