1986 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, both 1986 Citroen BX and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 320 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 Alfa Romeo 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | BX | 90 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |
