1987 Citroen BX vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1778 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen BX | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | BX | Defender |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |