1984 Citroen BX vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 20 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 84 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX.
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, 2004 Seat Arosa (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
