1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Citroen BX

To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (197 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 420 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.

Because 1986 Citroen BX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (294 Nm). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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