1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 5 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. 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 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
