1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Rover Vitesse
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Rover Vitesse were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Rover Vitesse (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 179 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.
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 Rover Vitesse (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | CX | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |