1987 Citroen CX vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 394 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1987 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
