1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Subaru Leone 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 42 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 218 kg more than 1988 Subaru Leone. 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 (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | CX | Leone |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |