1986 Citroen CX vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 887 kg more than 1986 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | CX | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
