1987 Citroen CX vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | CX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
