1983 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1983 Citroen BX and 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 59 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 899 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
