1984 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 6 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro 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 1990 Rover Metro.
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, 1990 Rover Metro (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | BX | Metro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
