1986 Citroen BX vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 170 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.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
