1985 Citroen BX vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 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.

Because 1985 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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