1984 Citroen BX vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 710 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 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | BX | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
