1984 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 1984 Citroen BX and 1984 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | BX | Justy |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |