1984 Citroen BX vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 45 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 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | BX | Marina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
