1984 Citroen BX vs. 1994 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 10 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (89 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 180 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.
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, 1994 Fiat Punto (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1994 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Punto |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
