1988 Citroen CX vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 22 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 561 kg more than 1988 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | CX | Musso |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
