1984 Citroen BX vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
