1984 Citroen BX vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 460 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 1996 Subaru Legacy 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | BX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
