1983 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 1983 Citroen BX and 1983 Suzuki Jimny 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 46 more horse power than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 209 kg more than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1983 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | BX | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 899 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |
