1984 Citroen BX vs. 1948 Jeep Jeepster
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Jeepster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Jeepster would be higher. At 2,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Jeepster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Jeepster (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Jeepster should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Jeepster weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Jeep Jeepster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Jeepster 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, 1948 Jeep Jeepster (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Jeepster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1948 Jeep Jeepster | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | BX | Jeepster |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
