1988 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1988 Citroen CX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 390 kg more than 1985 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | CX | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
