1986 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1986 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1986 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen BX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1986 Citroen BX (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1986 Citroen BX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 33 | BX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1717 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |