1986 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1986 Citroen BX and 1986 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen BX (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen BX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Lada Samara. 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 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen BX | 1986 Lada Samara | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | BX | Samara |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
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 | 930 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |