1988 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup

To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 10 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 522 kg more than 1988 Citroen CX.

Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Citroen CX 1998 Nissan Pickup
Make Citroen Nissan
Model CX Pickup
Year Released 1988 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2165 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2960 mm