1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 323 (72 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323.
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 Mazda 323 (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | BX | 323 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
