1986 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 341 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
