1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Opel Omega 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 23 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 225 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | CX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
