1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat Regata (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX.
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 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Regata |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
