1985 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 290 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, 1987 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Camry |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
