1983 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1983 Citroen BX and 1983 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 23 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 69 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1983 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | 127 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1048 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 899 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
