1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1985 Buick LeSabre and 1985 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX.
Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | LeSabre | BX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
