1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | CX | 19 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
