1988 Citroen CX vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, both 1988 Citroen CX and 1988 Volkswagen Corrado 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 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 135 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
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 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | CX | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
