1984 Citroen BX vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX. 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Venza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
