1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 100 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi 100 (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1986 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | BX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
