1984 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1985 Fiat Vivace 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 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Fiat Vivace.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1985 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
