1983 Citroen BX vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 900 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Jaguar Mark IV 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 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | BX | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3060 mm |
