1989 Citroen CX vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1989 Citroen CX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Citroen CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
