1985 Citroen BX vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Because 1956 Volvo P 1900 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 1956 Volvo P 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | BX | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
