1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Nissan Prairie

To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Nissan Prairie were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 445 kg more than 1986 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1986 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Prairie.

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