1985 Citroen BX vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 395 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, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | BX | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
