1990 Citroen CX vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, both 1990 Citroen CX and 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 170 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 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen CX. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen CX | 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | CX | Debonair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |