1988 Citroen CX vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 17 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 267 kg more than 1988 Citroen CX.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
