1989 Citroen CX vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen CX would be higher. Both 1989 Citroen CX and 1990 Lancia Dedra are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen CX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
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, 1989 Citroen CX (160 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 1990 Lancia Dedra has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lancia Dedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | CX | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
