1984 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1984 Citroen BX and 1984 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 940 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 1984 Ferrari 400 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 1984 Ferrari 400. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | BX | 400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 118 L |
