1984 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1984 Citroen BX and 1984 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 70 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 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2. 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 Toyota MR2 (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
