1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Dodge Omni (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Dodge Omni weights approximately 95 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.
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 Dodge Omni (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | BX | Omni |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
