1985 Citroen BX vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. 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, 1985 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen BX | 1975 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | BX | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |