1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1985 Citroen CX

To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen CX would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 346 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX.

Because 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (300 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1987 Chevrolet Blazer 1985 Citroen CX
Make Chevrolet Citroen
Model Blazer CX
Year Released 1987 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 156 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1494 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3100 mm