1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1988 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 Porsche 944. 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 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | CX | 944 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |