1990 Citroen CX vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 22 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, 1990 Citroen CX (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen CX | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | CX | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
