1985 Citroen BX vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 64 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX.
Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 1985 Citroen BX (294 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
