1985 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 3 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 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 125 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 270 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Citroen BX (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | BX | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
