1956 AC Ace vs. 1988 Citroen BX
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1988 Citroen BX | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | BX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
