Citroën CX (1985 – 1989) vs Buick Riviera (1986 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 169 hp at most. The Citroën CX has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 193 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,214 kg against 1,585 kg. At 5,037 mm, the Buick Riviera is 376 mm longer than the Citroën CX.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1985 – 1989
|
Buick
Riviera
1986 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1986 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 172 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 158 – 220 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 10.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,344 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,214 – 1,391 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.