1984 Citroen BX vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Terios |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
