1983 Citroen BX vs. 1999 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 16 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen BX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon.
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, 1999 Kia Pride Wagon (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1999 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | BX | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
