1987 Citroen CX vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 71 kg more than 2008 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 (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen CX | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | CX | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |