1987 Citroen CX vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1987 Citroen CX and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 2 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
| Model | CX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
