1986 Citroen CX vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 21 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen CX weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
Because 2007 Ascari A10 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 2007 Ascari A10. 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ascari |
| Model | CX | A10 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2636 mm |
