1985 Citroen BX vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 24 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | BX | Indica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |
