1985 Citroen BX vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (58 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (110 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen BX | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | BX | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |