1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1990 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 665 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.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro 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, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1990 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Astro | CX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
