1983 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 46 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, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | BX | 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
