1989 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 21 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Citroen CX.
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 (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen CX | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | CX | Carens |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
