1985 Citroen BX vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1981 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Taft |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
