1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Citroen BX
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Citroen BX would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 749 kg more than 1982 Citroen BX.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen BX. (122 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen BX. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1982 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Citroen BX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Caprice | BX |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 122 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |