1990 Citroen CX vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Citroen CX. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen CX weights approximately 87 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen CX | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | CX | Fit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
