1986 Citroen CX vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1986 Citroen CX and 1986 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
Because 1986 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen CX | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | CX | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |