1983 Citroen BX vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | BX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
