1988 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 158 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
