1983 Citroen BX vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen BX (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 318 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1983 Citroen BX (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 899 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
