1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1988 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1988 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 642 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1988 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Reatta | BX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
