1986 Citroen CX vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Armada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
