1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Citroen BX
To start off, 1987 Citroen BX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 440 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Spider | BX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
