1990 Citroen CX vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1990 Citroen CX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen CX (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen CX weights approximately 735 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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 Citroen CX (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen CX | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | CX | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 59 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2100 mm |
