1979 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Citroen BX
To start off, 1991 Citroen BX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1991 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 895 kg more than 1991 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen BX. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1991 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1991 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1991 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Electra | BX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
