1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1984 Citroen BX
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1984 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Celebrity | BX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
