1983 Citroen BX vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
