1950 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Citroen BX
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX.
Because 1990 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1990 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | 40 | BX |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |
