1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1985 Citroen BX

To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Citroen BX (294 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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