1986 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 26 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 800 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.
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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen CX | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
