1984 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 23 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 436 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | BX | 147 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |