1983 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1987 Zastava Yugo is newer by 4 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Zastava Yugo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Zastava Yugo (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Zastava Yugo should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Zastava Yugo weights approximately 60 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.
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 (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Citroen | Zastava |
| Model | BX | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
