1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen CX weights approximately 430 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 CX (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Citroen CX | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | BX | CX |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |