1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Honda Prelude 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 93 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. 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 Honda Prelude. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
