1986 Citroen Bx vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Bx and 1986 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Bx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Bx. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Bx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Omega weights approximately 165 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 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega. 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 Citroen Bx (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Bx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Bx | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Bx | Omega |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
