1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Lancia Thema 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 82 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 Lancia Thema. 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 Lancia Thema. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Thema |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
