1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (64 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 220 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 Peugeot 405 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | BX | 405 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
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 | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |