1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Omni. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX will offer significantly more control. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | BX | Omni |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
