1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Renault 25.
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 Renault 25 (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | CX | 25 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |