1984 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1986 Toyota Tercel is newer by 2 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, 1986 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 1986 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | BX | Tercel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |