1986 Citroen CX vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina is newer by 25 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, 1986 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 965 kg more than 1986 Citroen CX.
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, 1986 Citroen CX (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | CX | Livina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
