1987 Citroen CX vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1987 Citroen CX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
