1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 398 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Citroen CX (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | CX | Charmant |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |