1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Delta (182 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Delta weights approximately 377 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 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Delta (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Delta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
