1987 Citroen BX vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Citroen BX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX.
Because 1957 Toyota Corona 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 1957 Toyota Corona. 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 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Corona |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
