1990 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1990 Buick Electra and 1990 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen CX. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1990 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1990 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Electra | CX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |
