1986 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1986 Citroen BX and 1986 Fiat Panda 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 Citroen BX (106 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen BX weights approximately 355 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. 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 Citroen BX (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 1986 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Panda |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
