1984 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1985 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
