1985 Citroen BX vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | BX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
