1987 Citroen CX vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 26 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | CX | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
