1984 Citroen BX vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 20 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | BX | 616 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
