1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Corvette and 1987 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 628 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corvette | BX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
