2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1978 Citroen CX
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. 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, 1978 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1978 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | CX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
