1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 565 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205.
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 (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (161 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | CX | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |
