1984 Citroen BX vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1250 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 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | BX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |