1986 Citroen BX vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, both 1986 Citroen BX and 1986 Skoda L 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 14 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen BX weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Skoda L 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 Skoda L. 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 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen BX | 1986 Skoda L | |
Make | Citroen | Skoda |
Model | BX | L |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |