1983 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Fiat Uno
To start off, both 1983 Citroen BX and 1983 Fiat Uno were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 240 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno.
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 (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen BX | 1983 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | BX | Uno |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 56 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |