1983 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, both 1983 Citroen BX and 1983 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | BX | 11 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
