1986 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1986 Citroen BX and 1986 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen BX weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
