1988 Citroen CX vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 11 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, 1988 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 408 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Insight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
