1985 Citroen BX vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 106 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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
