1986 Citroen CX vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen CX | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | CX | Carina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |