1987 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 11 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 Honda NSX 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 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | NSX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2540 mm |
