1983 Citroen BX vs. 2000 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1983 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 510 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.
Because 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2000 Land Rover Freelander (166 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 2000 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | BX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
