1988 Citroen BX vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX.
Because 1958 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen BX | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Riley |
Model | BX | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |