1985 Citroen BX vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon 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 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 46 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 96 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX.
Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Leon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
