1984 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1984 Citroen BX and 1984 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Kadett. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | BX | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
