1984 Citroen BX vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 28 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster 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, 1984 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | BX | Charade |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |