1985 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 112 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX. 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 (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Beta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
