1986 Citroen Bx vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Bx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Bx would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Bx. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Bx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 570 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 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Bx. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Bx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Bx | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bx | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1904 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1600 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 |
