1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1987 Citroen BX
To start off, 1987 Citroen BX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen BX weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1987 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1000 | BX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
