1988 Citroen CX vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1460 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 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen CX | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | CX | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |